Summary
We’re looking for a motivated and organised individual who is keen to develop a career in marketing and complete the Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship. You’ll have experience using social media, be confident with Microsoft Office applications, and possess strong communication, organisational and digital skills.
What you will do at work
To support the College’s marketing activity across social media, website content, research and asset management. The apprentice will train towards a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer qualification while working on live College channels and projects, gaining experience in content creation, social media, digital marketing and marketing operations.
The role helps build the College’s reputation, support student recruitment, and strengthen relationships with key audiences – while developing professional skills and industry knowledge.
Key Tasks:
- Help plan and deliver marketing campaigns and learn how success is measured.
- Support website updates, including course information and accessibility improvements, and build working knowledge of the CMS.
- Create, schedule and publish content for social media, the website, email marketing and TikTok, in line with brand guidelines.
- Support day-to-day social media activity – engaging with followers and responding to comments.
- Support basic SEO work, including content updates and FAQs.
- Gain exposure to paid digital campaigns, such as Meta advertising, supporting the team with basic tasks.
- Maintain the digital asset library, keeping it accurate, organised, tagged and GDPR compliant.
- Support research, audience analysis and basic performance reporting.
- Maintain accurate data in the CRM system, supporting data cleansing, segmentation and
email campaigns. - Collaborate with colleagues on content, photography requests, events and promotional activity, in line with GDPR, copyright and accessibility standards.
- Keep up to date with marketing trends and suggest how they might apply to the College.
- Support the wider team with admin tasks and open events.
Training
The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship standard, delivered by South Devon College, combining on-the-job learning with structured off-the-job training time.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4) – essential
- GCSE Maths (4) – essential
About this employer
At South Devon College, we’re passionate about helping people achieve their ambitions and creating opportunities that transform lives. We’re looking for a creative, enthusiastic and digitally minded Marketing Apprentice to join our Marketing team and gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer qualification. This is an exciting opportunity to develop practical skills across social media, website management, content creation, digital marketing, SEO, CRM and campaign delivery, while supporting live projects that enhance the College’s reputation, engage key audiences and inspire future students. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll play an important role in delivering impactful marketing activity while building the knowledge and confidence needed for a successful career in marketing.
After this apprenticeship
Permanent full time position may be offered to the right candidate on successfully completing the Multi Channel Marketer Apprenticeship.
Things to consider
Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.
Employee benefits
- Above-average apprenticeship pay rate
- 25 days’ annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
- 1 extra day’s holiday for your birthday1 extra day’s holiday for 5 years served
- Christmas closure of up to 2 weeks, in addition to annual leave
- FREE parking permit or FREE Stagecoach bus travel, available year-round on alternative routes